Blood Tender
Blood Tender by Rachel Ingrams, published by Tindal St Pr Ltd on December 23, 2008, is a 260-page novel that explores the tumultuous life of Marlena, a damaged English girl who arrives in Sicily with secrets and a desire to dance. Set against a backdrop of riots and political unrest, Marlena’s journey takes her to Mickey’s, a bar in Catania, where her life changes dramatically after a fateful encounter with Jula, a man with Romany heritage. As she navigates her new reality, Marlena becomes entangled in a chilling relationship with Paulo and his dangerous associates, leading her into a world fraught with anti-gypsy sentiment and violence.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of identity, desperation, and the struggle for connection amidst chaos. Marlena’s experiences reveal the harsh realities of her surroundings as she faces humiliation and danger, prompting her to travel through Italy’s less glamorous locales. The story raises questions about her ability to communicate with Jula through impassioned letters while she grapples with the risks of her precarious situation. Blood Tender presents a vivid portrayal of love and conflict set against the backdrop of Sicily, inviting readers to explore the complexities of human relationships in a politically charged environment.
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The sky is a bloody gold and there are riots in the streets the night that Marlena arrives in Sicily. A damaged English girl- with her head full of secrets – she’s here to dance. Rather, to strip: at Mickey’s, a down-at-heel bar on the rough edges of Catania. One night at the local club, a heart-stopping encounter with Jula – whose hidden pride is his Romany blood – transforms Marlena’s life. But as she’s drawn into a chilling relationship with Paulo and his psychotic friends, Marlena is caught in the crossfire of anti-gypsy fury and right-wing politics. Marlena is humiliated in an act of vengeance against Jula’s gypsy heritage and in desperation, she travels through Italy, working the darkest corners of nondescript towns. Will her impassioned letters to Jula get through – or will she become trapped in this dangerous netherworld?
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